Riskier future : main report

Most disaster risk assessment today is static, focusing only on understanding current risks. A paradigm shift is needed toward dynamic risk assessments, which reveal the drivers of risk and effectiveness of policies focused on reducing risk. Global disaster risk is changing extremely fast, due to combined dynamics of hazard, exposure, and vulnerability. The drivers of disaster risk are in the control of policy makers, society, and individuals, but accurate assessment and continuous revaluation of risk are required to enable effective risk reduction and prevent drastic increases in future losses.